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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.28, 524.97 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.28, 524.97 and 144.72 is: 216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.28 : 524.97 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.28/524.97 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.28x = 524.97 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.28x = 75,973.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,973.66/350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.89

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