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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.04, 523.61 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.04, 523.61 and 140.81 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.04 : 523.61 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.04/523.61 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.04x = 523.61 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.04x = 73,728.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,728.57/349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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