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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 524.25 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 524.25 and 105.99 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 524.25 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/524.25 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 524.25 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 55,565.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,565.26/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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