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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.07, 524.95 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.07, 524.95 and 144.50 is: 216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.07 : 524.95 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.07/524.95 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.07x = 524.95 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.07x = 75,855.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,855.28/350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.69

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