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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.56, 522.89 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.56, 522.89 and 143.12 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.56 : 522.89 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.56/522.89 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.56x = 522.89 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.56x = 74,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,836.02/348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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