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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.14, 522.41 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.14, 522.41 and 142.68 is: 214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.14 : 522.41 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.14/522.41 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.14x = 522.41 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.14x = 74,536.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,536.75/348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.10

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