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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.23, 522.54 and 142.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.23, 522.54 and 142.82 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.23 : 522.54 = 142.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.23/522.54 = 142.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.23x = 522.54 × 142.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.23x = 74,629.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,629.16/348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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