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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.90, 524.86 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.90, 524.86 and 144.46 is: 216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.90 : 524.86 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.90/524.86 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.90x = 524.86 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.90x = 75,821.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,821.28/349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.70

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