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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.70, 520.97 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.70, 520.97 and 210.33 is: 315.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.70 : 520.97 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.70/520.97 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.70x = 520.97 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.70x = 109,574.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,574.57/347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.14

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