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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 519.54 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 519.54 and 141.15 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 519.54 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/519.54 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 519.54 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 73,333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,333.07/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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