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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.72, 521.52 and 91.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.72, 521.52 and 91.22 is: 136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.72 : 521.52 = 91.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.72/521.52 = 91.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.72x = 521.52 × 91.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.72x = 47,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,573.05/347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.81

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