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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.96, 520.47 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.96, 520.47 and 141.54 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.96 : 520.47 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.96/520.47 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.96x = 520.47 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.96x = 73,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,667.32/346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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