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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.25, 522.38 and 142.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.25, 522.38 and 142.93 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.25 : 522.38 = 142.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.25/522.38 = 142.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.25x = 522.38 × 142.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.25x = 74,663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,663.77/348.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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