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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.37, 524.10 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.37, 524.10 and 143.96 is: 215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.37 : 524.10 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.37/524.10 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.37x = 524.10 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.37x = 75,446.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,446.82/349.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.95

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