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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.01, 520.37 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.01, 520.37 and 141.52 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.01 : 520.37 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.01/520.37 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.01x = 520.37 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.01x = 73,642.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,642.05/347.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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