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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.57, 524.50 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.57, 524.50 and 144.18 is: 216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.57 : 524.50 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.57/524.50 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.57x = 524.50 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.57x = 75,622.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,622.46/349.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.33

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