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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.12, 519.36 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.12, 519.36 and 140.84 is: 211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.12 : 519.36 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.12/519.36 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.12x = 519.36 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.12x = 73,146.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,146.66/346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.33

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