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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.04, 523.38 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.04, 523.38 and 156.50 is: 234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.04 : 523.38 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.04/523.38 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.04x = 523.38 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.04x = 81,908.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,908.97/349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.67

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