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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 521.66 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 521.66 and 142.40 is: 213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 521.66 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/521.66 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 521.66 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 74,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,284.09/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.41

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