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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 521.81 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 521.81 and 152.89 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 521.81 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/521.81 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 521.81 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 79,778.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,778.04/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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