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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.88, 524.28 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.88, 524.28 and 154.60 is: 231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.88 : 524.28 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.88/524.28 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.88x = 524.28 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.88x = 81,053.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,053.69/349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.66

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