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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.94, 522 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.94, 522 and 153 is: 229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.94 : 522 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.94/522 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.94x = 522 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.94x = 79,866
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,866/347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.54

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