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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.32, 519.72 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.32, 519.72 and 141.06 is: 211.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.32 : 519.72 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.32/519.72 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.32x = 519.72 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.32x = 73,311.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,311.70/346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.69

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