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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.47, 524.23 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.47, 524.23 and 154.40 is: 231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.47 : 524.23 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.47/524.23 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.47x = 524.23 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.47x = 80,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,938.10/349.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.60

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