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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.49, 521.23 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.49, 521.23 and 90.99 is: 136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.49 : 521.23 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.49/521.23 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.49x = 521.23 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.49x = 47,426.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,426.49/347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.48

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