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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.78, 520.02 and 141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.78, 520.02 and 141.29 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 520.02 = 141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/520.02 = 141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 520.02 × 141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 73,473.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,473.63/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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