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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 522.39 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 522.39 and 142.83 is: 214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 522.39 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/522.39 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 522.39 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 74,609.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,609.64/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.08

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