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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.25, 520.73 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.25, 520.73 and 141.68 is: 212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.25 : 520.73 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.25/520.73 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.25x = 520.73 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.25x = 73,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,778.15/347.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.46

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