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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 523.43 and 143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 523.43 and 143.47 is: 215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 523.43 = 143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/523.43 = 143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 523.43 × 143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 75,096.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,096.50/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.20

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