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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 524.68 and 144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 524.68 and 144.34 is: 216.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 524.68 = 144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/524.68 = 144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 524.68 × 144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 75,730.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,730.64/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.53

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