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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.27, 521.10 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.27, 521.10 and 239.13 is: 358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.27 : 521.10 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.27/521.10 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.27x = 521.10 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.27x = 124,610.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,610.64/347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.83

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