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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.55, 523.06 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.55, 523.06 and 143.18 is: 214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.55 : 523.06 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.55/523.06 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.55x = 523.06 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.55x = 74,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,891.45/348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.86

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