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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.84, 524.55 and 144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.84, 524.55 and 144.17 is: 216.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.84 : 524.55 = 144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.84/524.55 = 144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.84x = 524.55 × 144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.84x = 75,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,625.68/349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.17

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