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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.20, 525.48 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.20, 525.48 and 144.94 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.20 : 525.48 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.20/525.48 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.20x = 525.48 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.20x = 76,163.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,163.07/350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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