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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.90, 524.87 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.90, 524.87 and 144.56 is: 216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.90 : 524.87 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.90/524.87 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.90x = 524.87 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.90x = 75,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,876.88/349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.85

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