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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 523.44 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 523.44 and 195.28 is: 292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 523.44 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/523.44 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 523.44 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 102,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,217.36/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.65

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