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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.61, 522.92 and 140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.61, 522.92 and 140.47 is: 210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.61 : 522.92 = 140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.61/522.92 = 140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.61x = 522.92 × 140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.61x = 73,454.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,454.57/348.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.71

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