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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 522.99 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 522.99 and 140.46 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 522.99 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/522.99 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 522.99 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 73,459.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,459.18/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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