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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.51, 524.62 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.51, 524.62 and 144.20 is: 216.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.51 : 524.62 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.51/524.62 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.51x = 524.62 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.51x = 75,650.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,650.20/349.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.45

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