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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.46, 521.28 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.46, 521.28 and 116.36 is: 174.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.46 : 521.28 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.46/521.28 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.46x = 521.28 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.46x = 60,656.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,656.14/347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.57

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