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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.55, 524.43 and 144.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.55, 524.43 and 144.29 is: 216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.55 : 524.43 = 144.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.55/524.43 = 144.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.55x = 524.43 × 144.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.55x = 75,667.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,667.38/349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.47

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