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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.61, 523.94 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.61, 523.94 and 143.88 is: 215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.61 : 523.94 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.61/523.94 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.61x = 523.94 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.61x = 75,383.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,383.77/349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.63

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