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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.47, 524.21 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.47, 524.21 and 118.36 is: 177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.47 : 524.21 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.47/524.21 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.47x = 524.21 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.47x = 62,044.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,044.90/349.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.54

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