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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.18, 520.27 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.18, 520.27 and 141.62 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.18 : 520.27 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.18/520.27 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.18x = 520.27 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.18x = 73,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,677.68/347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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