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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.98, 523.28 and 143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.98, 523.28 and 143.48 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.98 : 523.28 = 143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.98/523.28 = 143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.98x = 523.28 × 143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.98x = 75,080.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,080.21/348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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