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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 524.58 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 524.58 and 106.20 is: 159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 524.58 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/524.58 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 524.58 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 55,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,710.40/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.32

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