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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.90, 522.61 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.90, 522.61 and 211.01 is: 316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.90 : 522.61 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.90/522.61 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.90x = 522.61 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.90x = 110,274.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,274.88/347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.97

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