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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.68, 521.62 and 142.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.68, 521.62 and 142.45 is: 213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.68 : 521.62 = 142.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.68/521.62 = 142.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.68x = 521.62 × 142.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.68x = 74,304.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,304.77/347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.72

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