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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.72, 521.79 and 210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.72, 521.79 and 210.80 is: 316.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.72 : 521.79 = 210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.72/521.79 = 210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.72x = 521.79 × 210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.72x = 109,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,993.33/347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.33

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