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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.74, 522.80 and 143.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.74, 522.80 and 143.27 is: 214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.74 : 522.80 = 143.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.74/522.80 = 143.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.74x = 522.80 × 143.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.74x = 74,900.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,900.84/348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.78

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