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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.72, 524.48 and 144.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.72, 524.48 and 144.35 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.72 : 524.48 = 144.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.72/524.48 = 144.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.72x = 524.48 × 144.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.72x = 75,707.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,707.31/349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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