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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.67, 524.16 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.67, 524.16 and 154.64 is: 231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.67 : 524.16 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.67/524.16 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.67x = 524.16 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.67x = 81,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,056.10/349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.81

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