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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 524.37 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 524.37 and 133.01 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 524.37 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/524.37 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 524.37 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 69,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,746.30/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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