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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.05, 524.62 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.05, 524.62 and 144.37 is: 216.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.05 : 524.62 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.05/524.62 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.05x = 524.62 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.05x = 75,739.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,739.39/350.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.37

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