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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.10, 523.26 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.10, 523.26 and 143.55 is: 215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.10 : 523.26 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.10/523.26 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.10x = 523.26 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.10x = 75,113.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,113.97/349.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.17

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