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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.27, 520.90 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.27, 520.90 and 116.21 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.27 : 520.90 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.27/520.90 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.27x = 520.90 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.27x = 60,534.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,534.80/347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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