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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.80, 522.75 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.80, 522.75 and 143.13 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.80 : 522.75 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.80/522.75 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.80x = 522.75 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.80x = 74,821.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,821.21/348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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