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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.70, 521.46 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.70, 521.46 and 128.28 is: 192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.70 : 521.46 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.70/521.46 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.70x = 521.46 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.70x = 66,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,892.89/347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.39

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