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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.52, 521.15 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.52, 521.15 and 142.08 is: 213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.52 : 521.15 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.52/521.15 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.52x = 521.15 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.52x = 74,044.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,044.28/347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.06

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