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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.87, 521.84 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.87, 521.84 and 142.46 is: 213.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.87 : 521.84 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.87/521.84 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.87x = 521.84 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.87x = 74,341.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,341.03/347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.70

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