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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 519.36 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 519.36 and 140.88 is: 211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 519.36 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/519.36 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 519.36 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 73,167.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,167.44/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.42

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