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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.70, 520.14 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.70, 520.14 and 141.32 is: 212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.70 : 520.14 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.70/520.14 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.70x = 520.14 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.70x = 73,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,506.18/346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.02

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