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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.79, 520.22 and 141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.79, 520.22 and 141.33 is: 212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.79 : 520.22 = 141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.79/520.22 = 141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.79x = 520.22 × 141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.79x = 73,523.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,523.05/346.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.01

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