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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 524.28 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 524.28 and 144.24 is: 216.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 524.28 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/524.28 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 524.28 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 75,622.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,622.15/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.26

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