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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.56, 522.93 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.56, 522.93 and 143.16 is: 214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.56 : 522.93 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.56/522.93 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.56x = 522.93 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.56x = 74,862.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,862.66/348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.78

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