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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.93, 524.69 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.93, 524.69 and 144.33 is: 216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.93 : 524.69 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.93/524.69 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.93x = 524.69 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.93x = 75,726.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,726.25/349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.41

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