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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.15, 525.18 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.15, 525.18 and 144.66 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.15 : 525.18 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.15/525.18 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.15x = 525.18 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.15x = 75,973.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,973.57/350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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