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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 524.32 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 524.32 and 144.11 is: 216.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 524.32 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/524.32 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 524.32 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 75,556.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,556.77/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.17

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