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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.83, 524.83 and 106.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.83, 524.83 and 106.36 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.83 : 524.83 = 106.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.83/524.83 = 106.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.83x = 524.83 × 106.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.83x = 55,820.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,820.92/349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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