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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.58, 524.18 and 144.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.58, 524.18 and 144.29 is: 216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.58 : 524.18 = 144.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.58/524.18 = 144.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.58x = 524.18 × 144.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.58x = 75,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,635.60/349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.36

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