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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.87, 520.11 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.87, 520.11 and 141.20 is: 211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.87 : 520.11 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.87/520.11 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.87x = 520.11 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.87x = 73,436.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,436.23/346.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.71

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