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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 523.54 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 523.54 and 154.44 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 523.54 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/523.54 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 523.54 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 80,855.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,855.52/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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