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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.29, 525.05 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.29, 525.05 and 144.80 is: 217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.29 : 525.05 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.29/525.05 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.29x = 525.05 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.29x = 76,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,027.24/350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.04

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