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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 522.05 and 142.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 522.05 and 142.77 is: 214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 522.05 = 142.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/522.05 = 142.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 522.05 × 142.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 74,532.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,532.36/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.03

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