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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.19, 523.57 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.19, 523.57 and 240.86 is: 361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.19 : 523.57 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.19/523.57 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.19x = 523.57 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.19x = 126,103.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,103.85/349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.14

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