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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.94, 521.51 and 152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.94, 521.51 and 152.90 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.94 : 521.51 = 152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.94/521.51 = 152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.94x = 521.51 × 152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.94x = 79,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,738.88/347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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