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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.51, 524.19 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.51, 524.19 and 118.33 is: 177.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.51 : 524.19 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.51/524.19 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.51x = 524.19 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.51x = 62,027.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,027.40/349.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.47

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