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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.90, 524.64 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.90, 524.64 and 106.38 is: 159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.90 : 524.64 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.90/524.64 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.90x = 524.64 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.90x = 55,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,811.20/349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.51

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