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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.84, 524.32 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.84, 524.32 and 133.20 is: 199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.84 : 524.32 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.84/524.32 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.84x = 524.32 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.84x = 69,839.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,839.42/349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.63

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