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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.25, 524.07 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.25, 524.07 and 156.87 is: 235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.25 : 524.07 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.25/524.07 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.25x = 524.07 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.25x = 82,210.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,210.27/349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.39

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