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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.89, 524.82 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.89, 524.82 and 144.40 is: 216.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.89 : 524.82 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.89/524.82 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.89x = 524.82 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.89x = 75,784.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,784.01/349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.59

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