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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 523.85 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 523.85 and 154.46 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 523.85 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/523.85 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 523.85 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 80,910.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,910.48/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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