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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.55, 524.04 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.55, 524.04 and 144.21 is: 216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.55 : 524.04 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.55/524.04 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.55x = 524.04 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.55x = 75,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,571.81/349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.20

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