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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 522.70 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 522.70 and 140.40 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 522.70 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/522.70 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 522.70 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 73,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,386.73/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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