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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.32, 520.96 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.32, 520.96 and 130.88 is: 196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.32 : 520.96 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.32/520.96 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.32x = 520.96 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.32x = 68,183.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,183.24/347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.31

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