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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.72, 524.80 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.72, 524.80 and 133.32 is: 200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.72 : 524.80 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.72/524.80 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.72x = 524.80 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.72x = 69,966.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,966.34/349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.06

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