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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.16, 521.14 and 238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.16, 521.14 and 238.18 is: 357.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.16 : 521.14 = 238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.16/521.14 = 238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.16x = 521.14 × 238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.16x = 124,125.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,125.13/347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.54

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