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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.50, 519.64 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.50, 519.64 and 141.24 is: 211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.50 : 519.64 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.50/519.64 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.50x = 519.64 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.50x = 73,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,395.95/346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.82

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