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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.32, 521.10 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.32, 521.10 and 116.28 is: 174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.32 : 521.10 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.32/521.10 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.32x = 521.10 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.32x = 60,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,590.32/347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.45

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