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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.23, 521.04 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.23, 521.04 and 141.82 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.23 : 521.04 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.23/521.04 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.23x = 521.04 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.23x = 73,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,893.89/347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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