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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.36, 524.08 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.36, 524.08 and 132.88 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.36 : 524.08 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.36/524.08 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.36x = 524.08 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.36x = 69,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,639.75/349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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