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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.45, 522.67 and 142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.45, 522.67 and 142.96 is: 214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.45 : 522.67 = 142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.45/522.67 = 142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.45x = 522.67 × 142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.45x = 74,720.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,720.90/348.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.44

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