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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.15, 521.82 and 142.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.15, 521.82 and 142.45 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.15 : 521.82 = 142.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.15/521.82 = 142.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.15x = 521.82 × 142.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.15x = 74,333.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,333.62/348.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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