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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.49, 524.25 and 144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.49, 524.25 and 144.07 is: 216.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.49 : 524.25 = 144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.49/524.25 = 144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.49x = 524.25 × 144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.49x = 75,527.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,527.39/349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.11

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