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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.20, 520.77 and 141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.20, 520.77 and 141.79 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.20 : 520.77 = 141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.20/520.77 = 141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.20x = 520.77 × 141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.20x = 73,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,839.98/347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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