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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347, 520.50 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347, 520.50 and 210.20 is: 315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347 : 520.50 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347/520.50 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347x = 520.50 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347x = 109,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,409.10/347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.30

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