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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.93, 521.61 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.93, 521.61 and 152.79 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.93 : 521.61 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.93/521.61 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.93x = 521.61 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.93x = 79,696.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,696.79/347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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