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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.03, 520.53 and 141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.03, 520.53 and 141.53 is: 212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.03 : 520.53 = 141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.03/520.53 = 141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.03x = 520.53 × 141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.03x = 73,670.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,670.61/347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.29

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