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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 525.24 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 525.24 and 144.60 is: 216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 525.24 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/525.24 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 525.24 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 75,949.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,949.70/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.90

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