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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.47, 522.52 and 142.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.47, 522.52 and 142.93 is: 214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.47 : 522.52 = 142.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.47/522.52 = 142.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.47x = 522.52 × 142.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.47x = 74,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,684.08/348.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.32

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