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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 523.83 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 523.83 and 143.94 is: 215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 523.83 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/523.83 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 523.83 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 75,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,398.78/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.75

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