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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.93, 523.41 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.93, 523.41 and 143.54 is: 215.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.93 : 523.41 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.93/523.41 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.93x = 523.41 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.93x = 75,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,127.65/348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.31

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