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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 523.86 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 523.86 and 156.76 is: 235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 523.86 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/523.86 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 523.86 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 82,120.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,120.29/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.19

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