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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.57, 524.15 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.57, 524.15 and 118.38 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.57 : 524.15 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.57/524.15 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.57x = 524.15 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.57x = 62,048.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,048.88/349.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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