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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.56, 520.05 and 141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.56, 520.05 and 141.23 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.56 : 520.05 = 141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.56/520.05 = 141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.56x = 520.05 × 141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.56x = 73,444.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,444.06/346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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