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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.24, 523.98 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.24, 523.98 and 105.82 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.24 : 523.98 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.24/523.98 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.24x = 523.98 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.24x = 55,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,447.56/349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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