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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 523.25 and 143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 523.25 and 143.38 is: 215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 523.25 = 143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/523.25 = 143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 523.25 × 143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 75,023.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,023.59/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.03

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