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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.60, 520.11 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.60, 520.11 and 141.17 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.60 : 520.11 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.60/520.11 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.60x = 520.11 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.60x = 73,423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,423.93/346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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