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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.74, 522.02 and 142.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.74, 522.02 and 142.47 is: 213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.74 : 522.02 = 142.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.74/522.02 = 142.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.74x = 522.02 × 142.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.74x = 74,374.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,374.50/347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.88

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