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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.98, 520.58 and 141.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.98, 520.58 and 141.67 is: 212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.98 : 520.58 = 141.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.98/520.58 = 141.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.98x = 520.58 × 141.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.98x = 73,750.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,750.57/346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.55

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