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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 520.68 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 520.68 and 116.21 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 520.68 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/520.68 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 520.68 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 60,508.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,508.22/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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