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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349, 523.50 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349, 523.50 and 105.52 is: 158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349 : 523.50 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349/523.50 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349x = 523.50 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349x = 55,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,239.72/349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.28

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