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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 522.42 and 142.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 522.42 and 142.87 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 522.42 = 142.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/522.42 = 142.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 522.42 × 142.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 74,638.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,638.15/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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