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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.32, 523.99 and 105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.32, 523.99 and 105.83 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.32 : 523.99 = 105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.32/523.99 = 105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.32x = 523.99 × 105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.32x = 55,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,453.33/349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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