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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.24, 520.81 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.24, 520.81 and 124.83 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.24 : 520.81 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.24/520.81 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.24x = 520.81 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.24x = 65,012.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,012.40/347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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