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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.28, 524.96 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.28, 524.96 and 144.64 is: 216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.28 : 524.96 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.28/524.96 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.28x = 524.96 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.28x = 75,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,928.18/350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.76

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