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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.71, 520.10 and 141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.71, 520.10 and 141.29 is: 211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.71 : 520.10 = 141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.71/520.10 = 141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.71x = 520.10 × 141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.71x = 73,485.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,485.52/346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.95

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