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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.51, 522.96 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.51, 522.96 and 143.22 is: 214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.51 : 522.96 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.51/522.96 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.51x = 522.96 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.51x = 74,899.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,899.58/348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.92

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