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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.79, 521.40 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.79, 521.40 and 142.32 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.79 : 521.40 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.79/521.40 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.79x = 521.40 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.79x = 74,205.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,205.65/347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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