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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.30, 522 and 142.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.30, 522 and 142.63 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.30 : 522 = 142.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.30/522 = 142.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.30x = 522 × 142.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.30x = 74,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,452.86/348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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