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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.30, 519.56 and 140.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.30, 519.56 and 140.98 is: 211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.30 : 519.56 = 140.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.30/519.56 = 140.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.30x = 519.56 × 140.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.30x = 73,245.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,245.57/346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.51

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