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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.32, 524.10 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.32, 524.10 and 118.28 is: 177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.32 : 524.10 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.32/524.10 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.32x = 524.10 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.32x = 61,990.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,990.55/349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.46

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