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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.72, 524.70 and 154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.72, 524.70 and 154.66 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.72 : 524.70 = 154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.72/524.70 = 154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.72x = 524.70 × 154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.72x = 81,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,150.10/349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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