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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.31, 523.80 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.31, 523.80 and 143.84 is: 215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.31 : 523.80 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.31/523.80 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.31x = 523.80 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.31x = 75,344.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,344.70/349.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.69

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