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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.03, 522.16 and 142.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.03, 522.16 and 142.49 is: 213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.03 : 522.16 = 142.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.03/522.16 = 142.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.03x = 522.16 × 142.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.03x = 74,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,399.86/348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.77

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