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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.95, 524.95 and 118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.95, 524.95 and 118.83 is: 178.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.95 : 524.95 = 118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.95/524.95 = 118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.95x = 524.95 × 118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.95x = 62,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,381.48/349.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.26

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