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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 524.19 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 524.19 and 143.91 is: 216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 524.19 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/524.19 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 524.19 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 75,436.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,436.18/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.03

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