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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.25, 523.88 and 143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.25, 523.88 and 143.93 is: 215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.25 : 523.88 = 143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.25/523.88 = 143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.25x = 523.88 × 143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.25x = 75,402.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,402.05/349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.90

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