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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.51, 522.93 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.51, 522.93 and 143.14 is: 214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.51 : 522.93 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.51/522.93 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.51x = 522.93 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.51x = 74,852.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,852.20/348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.78

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