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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.79, 524.23 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.79, 524.23 and 144.12 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.79 : 524.23 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.79/524.23 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.79x = 524.23 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.79x = 75,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,551.31/349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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