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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 524.76 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 524.76 and 144.30 is: 216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 524.76 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/524.76 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 524.76 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 75,722.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,722.87/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.51

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