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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 524.26 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 524.26 and 106.02 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 524.26 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/524.26 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 524.26 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 55,582.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,582.05/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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