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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.34, 522.50 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.34, 522.50 and 142.76 is: 214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.34 : 522.50 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.34/522.50 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.34x = 522.50 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.34x = 74,592.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,592.10/348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.14

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