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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.77, 520.20 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.77, 520.20 and 141.39 is: 212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.77 : 520.20 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.77/520.20 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.77x = 520.20 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.77x = 73,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,551.08/346.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.10

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