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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.25, 523.50 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.25, 523.50 and 154.05 is: 230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.25 : 523.50 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.25/523.50 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.25x = 523.50 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.25x = 80,641.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,641.79/349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.90

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