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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 523.74 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 523.74 and 143.60 is: 215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 523.74 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/523.74 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 523.74 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 75,208.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,208.05/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.40

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