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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 523.94 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 523.94 and 156.90 is: 235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 523.94 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/523.94 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 523.94 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 82,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,206.19/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.28

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