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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 522.17 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 522.17 and 142.64 is: 213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 522.17 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/522.17 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 522.17 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 74,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,481.97/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.95

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