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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.29, 522.85 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.29, 522.85 and 143.01 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.29 : 522.85 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.29/522.85 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.29x = 522.85 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.29x = 74,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,772.78/348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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