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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.47, 521.23 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.47, 521.23 and 116.35 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.47 : 521.23 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.47/521.23 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.47x = 521.23 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.47x = 60,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,644.82/347.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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