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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 521.17 and 141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 521.17 and 141.91 is: 212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 521.17 = 141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/521.17 = 141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 521.17 × 141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 73,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,958.49/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.90

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