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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.69, 524.73 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.69, 524.73 and 144.40 is: 216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.69 : 524.73 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.69/524.73 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.69x = 524.73 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.69x = 75,771.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,771.01/349.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.68

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