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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.03, 522.03 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.03, 522.03 and 142.53 is: 213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.03 : 522.03 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.03/522.03 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.03x = 522.03 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.03x = 74,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,404.94/348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.79

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