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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 522.38 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 522.38 and 142.76 is: 214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 522.38 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/522.38 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 522.38 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 74,574.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,574.97/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.19

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