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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.96, 520.26 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.96, 520.26 and 141.44 is: 212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.96 : 520.26 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.96/520.26 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.96x = 520.26 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.96x = 73,585.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,585.57/346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.09

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