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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.56, 519.43 and 141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.56, 519.43 and 141.02 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.56 : 519.43 = 141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.56/519.43 = 141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.56x = 519.43 × 141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.56x = 73,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,250.02/346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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