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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.95, 522.15 and 142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.95, 522.15 and 142.66 is: 214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.95 : 522.15 = 142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.95/522.15 = 142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.95x = 522.15 × 142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.95x = 74,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,489.92/347.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.08

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