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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.13, 523.55 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.13, 523.55 and 143.56 is: 215.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.13 : 523.55 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.13/523.55 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.13x = 523.55 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.13x = 75,160.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,160.84/349.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.28

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