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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.27, 525.22 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.27, 525.22 and 144.80 is: 217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.27 : 525.22 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.27/525.22 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.27x = 525.22 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.27x = 76,051.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,051.86/350.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.12

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