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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.48, 520.80 and 141.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.48, 520.80 and 141.99 is: 212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.48 : 520.80 = 141.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.48/520.80 = 141.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.48x = 520.80 × 141.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.48x = 73,948.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,948.39/347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.82

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