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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.83, 524.84 and 144.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.83, 524.84 and 144.41 is: 216.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.83 : 524.84 = 144.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.83/524.84 = 144.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.83x = 524.84 × 144.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.83x = 75,790.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,790.54/349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.65

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