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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.84, 524.58 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.84, 524.58 and 106.30 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.84 : 524.58 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.84/524.58 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.84x = 524.58 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.84x = 55,762.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,762.85/349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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