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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.98, 522.04 and 155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.98, 522.04 and 155.74 is: 233.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.98 : 522.04 = 155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.98/522.04 = 155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.98x = 522.04 × 155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.98x = 81,302.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,302.51/347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.64

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