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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.30, 521.93 and 142.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.30, 521.93 and 142.82 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.30 : 521.93 = 142.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.30/521.93 = 142.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.30x = 521.93 × 142.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.30x = 74,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,538.72/348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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