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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.56, 523.05 and 143.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.56, 523.05 and 143.23 is: 214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.56 : 523.05 = 143.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.56/523.05 = 143.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.56x = 523.05 × 143.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.56x = 74,913.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,913.84/348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.92

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