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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.95, 524.76 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.95, 524.76 and 144.45 is: 216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.95 : 524.76 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.95/524.76 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.95x = 524.76 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.95x = 75,801.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,801.58/349.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.61

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