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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.67, 523.93 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.67, 523.93 and 154.38 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.67 : 523.93 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.67/523.93 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.67x = 523.93 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.67x = 80,884.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,884.31/349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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