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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 521.03 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 521.03 and 130.82 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 521.03 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/521.03 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 521.03 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 68,158.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,158.87/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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