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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 523.26 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 523.26 and 143.28 is: 215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 523.26 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/523.26 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 523.26 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 74,972.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,972.69/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.03

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