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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 524.36 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 524.36 and 133.23 is: 199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 524.36 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/524.36 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 524.36 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 69,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,860.48/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.89

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