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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.74, 521.60 and 210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.74, 521.60 and 210.86 is: 316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.74 : 521.60 = 210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.74/521.60 = 210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.74x = 521.60 × 210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.74x = 109,984.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,984.58/347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.28

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