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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 523.59 and 140.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 523.59 and 140.85 is: 211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 523.59 = 140.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/523.59 = 140.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 523.59 × 140.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 73,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,747.65/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.21

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