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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.69, 523.23 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.69, 523.23 and 143.40 is: 215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.69 : 523.23 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.69/523.23 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.69x = 523.23 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.69x = 75,032.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,032.61/348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.19

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