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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.71, 524.52 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.71, 524.52 and 93.21 is: 139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.71 : 524.52 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.71/524.52 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.71x = 524.52 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.71x = 48,890.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,890.51/349.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.80

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