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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.94, 520.42 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.94, 520.42 and 141.46 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.94 : 520.42 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.94/520.42 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.94x = 520.42 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.94x = 73,616.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,616.83/346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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