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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.32, 524.09 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.32, 524.09 and 105.87 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.32 : 524.09 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.32/524.09 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.32x = 524.09 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.32x = 55,487.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,487.64/349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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