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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.13, 523.77 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.13, 523.77 and 154.12 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.13 : 523.77 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.13/523.77 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.13x = 523.77 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.13x = 80,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,723.43/349.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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