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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.86, 520.48 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.86, 520.48 and 141.38 is: 212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.86 : 520.48 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.86/520.48 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.86x = 520.48 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.86x = 73,585.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,585.46/346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.15

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