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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.38, 523.67 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.38, 523.67 and 195.21 is: 292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.38 : 523.67 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.38/523.67 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.38x = 523.67 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.38x = 102,224.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,224.64/349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.59

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