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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.20, 522.45 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.20, 522.45 and 143.18 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.20 : 522.45 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.20/522.45 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.20x = 522.45 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.20x = 74,801.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,801.78/348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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