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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.48, 521.03 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.48, 521.03 and 116.25 is: 174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.48 : 521.03 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.48/521.03 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.48x = 521.03 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.48x = 60,570.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,570.03/347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.31

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