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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.99, 525.02 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.99, 525.02 and 144.52 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.99 : 525.02 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.99/525.02 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.99x = 525.02 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.99x = 75,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,873.86/349.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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