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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 524.14 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 524.14 and 154.32 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 524.14 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/524.14 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 524.14 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 80,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,885.28/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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