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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 523.46 and 143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 523.46 and 143.45 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 523.46 = 143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/523.46 = 143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 523.46 × 143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 75,090.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,090.34/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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