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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 524.15 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 524.15 and 118.36 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 524.15 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/524.15 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 524.15 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 62,038.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,038.39/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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