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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.98, 521.84 and 150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.98, 521.84 and 150.29 is: 225.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.98 : 521.84 = 150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.98/521.84 = 150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.98x = 521.84 × 150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.98x = 78,427.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,427.33/347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.38

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