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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.01, 520.50 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.01, 520.50 and 141.36 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.01 : 520.50 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.01/520.50 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.01x = 520.50 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.01x = 73,577.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,577.88/347.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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