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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 524.31 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 524.31 and 106.05 is: 159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 524.31 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/524.31 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 524.31 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 55,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,603.08/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.09

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