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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.79, 524.83 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.79, 524.83 and 133.31 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.79 : 524.83 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.79/524.83 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.79x = 524.83 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.79x = 69,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,966.32/349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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