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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.07, 523.06 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.07, 523.06 and 143.57 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.07 : 523.06 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.07/523.06 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.07x = 523.06 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.07x = 75,096.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,096.67/349.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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