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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.69, 524.57 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.69, 524.57 and 154.67 is: 232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.69 : 524.57 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.69/524.57 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.69x = 524.57 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.69x = 81,133.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,133.27/349.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.01

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