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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.32, 522.38 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.32, 522.38 and 142.94 is: 214.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.32 : 522.38 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.32/522.38 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.32x = 522.38 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.32x = 74,669.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,669.00/348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.37

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