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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.02, 520.48 and 141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.02, 520.48 and 141.58 is: 212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.02 : 520.48 = 141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.02/520.48 = 141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.02x = 520.48 × 141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.02x = 73,689.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,689.56/347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.35

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