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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.29, 524.07 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.29, 524.07 and 143.91 is: 215.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.29 : 524.07 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.29/524.07 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.29x = 524.07 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.29x = 75,418.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,418.91/349.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.92

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