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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.50, 522.42 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.50, 522.42 and 143.02 is: 214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.50 : 522.42 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.50/522.42 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.50x = 522.42 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.50x = 74,716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,716.51/348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.39

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