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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.14, 523.71 and 156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.14, 523.71 and 156.75 is: 235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.14 : 523.71 = 156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.14/523.71 = 156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.14x = 523.71 × 156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.14x = 82,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,091.54/349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.13

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