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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.22, 523.79 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.22, 523.79 and 118.11 is: 177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.22 : 523.79 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.22/523.79 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.22x = 523.79 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.22x = 61,864.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,864.84/349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.15

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