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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.31, 523.97 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.31, 523.97 and 92.81 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.31 : 523.97 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.31/523.97 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.31x = 523.97 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.31x = 48,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,630.85/349.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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