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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 525.23 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 525.23 and 144.56 is: 216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 525.23 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/525.23 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 525.23 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 75,923.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,923.90/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.92

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