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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 523.56 and 154.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 523.56 and 154.39 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 523.56 = 154.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/523.56 = 154.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 523.56 × 154.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 80,830.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,830.47/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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