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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.92, 521.60 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.92, 521.60 and 142.44 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.92 : 521.60 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.92/521.60 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.92x = 521.60 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.92x = 74,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,296.70/347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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