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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.85, 521.78 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.85, 521.78 and 142.43 is: 213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.85 : 521.78 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.85/521.78 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.85x = 521.78 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.85x = 74,313.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,313.80/347.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.64

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