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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.29, 524.97 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.29, 524.97 and 144.62 is: 216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.29 : 524.97 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.29/524.97 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.29x = 524.97 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.29x = 75,921.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,921.16/350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.74

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