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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 524.20 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 524.20 and 105.92 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 524.20 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/524.20 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 524.20 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 55,523.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,523.26/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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