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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.17, 523.89 and 156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.17, 523.89 and 156.75 is: 235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.17 : 523.89 = 156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.17/523.89 = 156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.17x = 523.89 × 156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.17x = 82,119.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,119.76/349.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.19

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