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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.03, 525.16 and 144.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.03, 525.16 and 144.49 is: 216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.03 : 525.16 = 144.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.03/525.16 = 144.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.03x = 525.16 × 144.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.03x = 75,880.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,880.37/350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.78

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