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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.11, 523.66 and 143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.11, 523.66 and 143.62 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.11 : 523.66 = 143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.11/523.66 = 143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.11x = 523.66 × 143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.11x = 75,204.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,204.71/349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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