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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 522.66 and 142.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 522.66 and 142.98 is: 214.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 522.66 = 142.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/522.66 = 142.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 522.66 × 142.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 74,729.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,729.93/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.41

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