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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 518.77 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 518.77 and 140.43 is: 210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 518.77 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/518.77 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 518.77 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 72,850.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,850.87/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.50

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