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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.35, 524.13 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.35, 524.13 and 118.23 is: 177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.35 : 524.13 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.35/524.13 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.35x = 524.13 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.35x = 61,967.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,967.89/349.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.38

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