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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.82, 524.67 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.82, 524.67 and 106.30 is: 159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.82 : 524.67 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.82/524.67 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.82x = 524.67 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.82x = 55,772.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,772.42/349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.43

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