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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.23, 523.71 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.23, 523.71 and 143.76 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.23 : 523.71 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.23/523.71 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.23x = 523.71 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.23x = 75,288.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,288.55/349.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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