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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.70, 523.06 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.70, 523.06 and 143.26 is: 214.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.70 : 523.06 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.70/523.06 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.70x = 523.06 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.70x = 74,933.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,933.58/348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.89

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