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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.19, 524.04 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.19, 524.04 and 143.78 is: 215.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.19 : 524.04 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.19/524.04 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.19x = 524.04 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.19x = 75,343.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,343.85/349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.77

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