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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.63, 523.96 and 144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.63, 523.96 and 144.07 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.63 : 523.96 = 144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.63/523.96 = 144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.63x = 523.96 × 144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.63x = 75,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,486.92/349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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