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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.01, 521.60 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.01, 521.60 and 152.96 is: 229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.01 : 521.60 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.01/521.60 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.01x = 521.60 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.01x = 79,780.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,780.56/348.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.25

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