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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 523.16 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 523.16 and 140.45 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 523.16 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/523.16 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 523.16 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 73,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,474.50/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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