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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.99, 522.03 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.99, 522.03 and 116.90 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.99 : 522.03 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.99/522.03 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.99x = 522.03 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.99x = 61,025.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,025.57/347.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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