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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.54, 521.16 and 141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.54, 521.16 and 141.98 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.54 : 521.16 = 141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.54/521.16 = 141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.54x = 521.16 × 141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.54x = 73,994.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,994.30/347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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