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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.07, 522.09 and 142.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.07, 522.09 and 142.57 is: 213.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.07 : 522.09 = 142.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.07/522.09 = 142.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.07x = 522.09 × 142.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.07x = 74,434.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,434.37/348.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.85

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