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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.77, 524.89 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.77, 524.89 and 144.33 is: 216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.77 : 524.89 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.77/524.89 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.77x = 524.89 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.77x = 75,758.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,758.98/349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.60

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