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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.49, 519.81 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.49, 519.81 and 141.20 is: 211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.49 : 519.81 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.49/519.81 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.49x = 519.81 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.49x = 73,397.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,397.17/346.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.83

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