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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 524.16 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 524.16 and 331.92 is: 498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 524.16 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/524.16 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 524.16 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 173,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,979.19/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.22

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