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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.73, 524.48 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.73, 524.48 and 154.60 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.73 : 524.48 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.73/524.48 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.73x = 524.48 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.73x = 81,082.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,082.52/349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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