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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.26, 524.98 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.26, 524.98 and 144.57 is: 216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.26 : 524.98 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.26/524.98 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.26x = 524.98 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.26x = 75,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,896.36/350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.69

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