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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.67, 522.81 and 143.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.67, 522.81 and 143.05 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.67 : 522.81 = 143.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.67/522.81 = 143.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.67x = 522.81 × 143.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.67x = 74,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,787.97/348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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