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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.83, 520.29 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.83, 520.29 and 141.51 is: 212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.83 : 520.29 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.83/520.29 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.83x = 520.29 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.83x = 73,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,626.24/346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.28

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