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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 523.20 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 523.20 and 143.34 is: 215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 523.20 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/523.20 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 523.20 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 74,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,995.49/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.06

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