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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 521.23 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 521.23 and 130.94 is: 196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 521.23 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/521.23 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 521.23 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 68,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,249.86/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.49

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