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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.06, 520.30 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.06, 520.30 and 141.72 is: 212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.06 : 520.30 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.06/520.30 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.06x = 520.30 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.06x = 73,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,736.21/347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.46

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