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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.18, 523.98 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.18, 523.98 and 143.91 is: 215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.18 : 523.98 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.18/523.98 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.18x = 523.98 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.18x = 75,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,405.96/349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.95

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