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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.23, 523.84 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.23, 523.84 and 132.80 is: 199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.23 : 523.84 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.23/523.84 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.23x = 523.84 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.23x = 69,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,566.60/349.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.20

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