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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.59, 524.09 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.59, 524.09 and 144.03 is: 215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.59 : 524.09 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.59/524.09 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.59x = 524.09 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.59x = 75,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,487.01/349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.93

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