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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.13, 522.24 and 142.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.13, 522.24 and 142.71 is: 214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.13 : 522.24 = 142.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.13/522.24 = 142.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.13x = 522.24 × 142.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.13x = 74,528.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,528.87/348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.08

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