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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.42, 523.78 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.42, 523.78 and 154.52 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.42 : 523.78 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.42/523.78 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.42x = 523.78 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.42x = 80,935.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,935.41/349.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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