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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.81, 522.86 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.81, 522.86 and 143.25 is: 214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.81 : 522.86 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.81/522.86 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.81x = 522.86 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.81x = 74,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,898.98/348.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.73

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