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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 523.92 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 523.92 and 143.96 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 523.92 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/523.92 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 523.92 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 75,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,423.52/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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