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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.75, 520.02 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.75, 520.02 and 141.31 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.75 : 520.02 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.75/520.02 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.75x = 520.02 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.75x = 73,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,484.03/346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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