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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.57, 522.75 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.57, 522.75 and 143.13 is: 214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.57 : 522.75 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.57/522.75 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.57x = 522.75 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.57x = 74,823.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,823.70/348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.66

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