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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.95, 523.46 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.95, 523.46 and 143.49 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.95 : 523.46 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.95/523.46 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.95x = 523.46 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.95x = 75,110.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,110.56/348.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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