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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.12, 523.76 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.12, 523.76 and 156.80 is: 235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.12 : 523.76 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.12/523.76 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.12x = 523.76 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.12x = 82,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,125.57/349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.24

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