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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.31, 521.06 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.31, 521.06 and 142.04 is: 213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.31 : 521.06 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.31/521.06 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.31x = 521.06 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.31x = 74,008.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,008.05/347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.09

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