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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.98, 524.78 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.98, 524.78 and 144.48 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.98 : 524.78 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.98/524.78 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.98x = 524.78 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.98x = 75,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,820.21/349.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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