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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 522.18 and 142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 522.18 and 142.66 is: 214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 522.18 = 142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/522.18 = 142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 522.18 × 142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 74,494.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,494.20/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.03

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