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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 523.62 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 523.62 and 156.84 is: 235.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 523.62 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/523.62 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 523.62 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 82,124.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,124.56/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.02

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