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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.13, 522.42 and 142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.13, 522.42 and 142.66 is: 214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.13 : 522.42 = 142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.13/522.42 = 142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.13x = 522.42 × 142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.13x = 74,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,528.56/348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.08

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