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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.42, 520.87 and 210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.42, 520.87 and 210.43 is: 315.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.42 : 520.87 = 210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.42/520.87 = 210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.42x = 520.87 × 210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.42x = 109,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,606.15/347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.49

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