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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 523.40 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 523.40 and 154.14 is: 231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 523.40 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/523.40 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 523.40 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 80,676.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,676.11/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.03

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