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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.55, 524.39 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.55, 524.39 and 144.11 is: 216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.55 : 524.39 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.55/524.39 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.55x = 524.39 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.55x = 75,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,566.50/349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.19

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