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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.59, 524.30 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.59, 524.30 and 106.05 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.59 : 524.30 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.59/524.30 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.59x = 524.30 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.59x = 55,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,601.48/349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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