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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.32, 522.68 and 143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.32, 522.68 and 143.03 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.32 : 522.68 = 143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.32/522.68 = 143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.32x = 522.68 × 143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.32x = 74,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,761.03/348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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