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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.31, 523.96 and 105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.31, 523.96 and 105.83 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.31 : 523.96 = 105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.31/523.96 = 105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.31x = 523.96 × 105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.31x = 55,452.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,452.00/349.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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