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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.49, 522.84 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.49, 522.84 and 143.22 is: 214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.49 : 522.84 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.49/522.84 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.49x = 522.84 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.49x = 74,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,881.14/348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.87

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