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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 524.88 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 524.88 and 106.44 is: 159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 524.88 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/524.88 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 524.88 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 55,868.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,868.23/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.66

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