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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.63, 524.46 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.63, 524.46 and 144.12 is: 216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.63 : 524.46 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.63/524.46 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.63x = 524.46 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.63x = 75,586.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,586.65/349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.19

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