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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.35, 521.22 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.35, 521.22 and 130.94 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.35 : 521.22 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.35/521.22 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.35x = 521.22 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.35x = 68,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,248.55/347.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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