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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.38, 524.04 and 143.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.38, 524.04 and 143.89 is: 215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.38 : 524.04 = 143.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.38/524.04 = 143.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.38x = 524.04 × 143.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.38x = 75,404.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,404.12/349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.83

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