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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.93, 524.78 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.93, 524.78 and 154.88 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.93 : 524.78 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.93/524.78 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.93x = 524.78 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.93x = 81,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,277.93/349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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