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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 523.50 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 523.50 and 105.61 is: 158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 523.50 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/523.50 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 523.50 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 55,286.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,286.84/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.38

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