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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.16, 520.80 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.16, 520.80 and 141.75 is: 212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.16 : 520.80 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.16/520.80 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.16x = 520.80 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.16x = 73,823.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,823.40/347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.65

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