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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 524.97 and 144.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 524.97 and 144.49 is: 216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 524.97 = 144.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/524.97 = 144.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 524.97 × 144.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 75,854.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,854.47/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.75

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