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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.73, 523.10 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.73, 523.10 and 143.16 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.73 : 523.10 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.73/523.10 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.73x = 523.10 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.73x = 74,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,887.00/348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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