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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.30, 524.91 and 144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.30, 524.91 and 144.83 is: 217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.30 : 524.91 = 144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.30/524.91 = 144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.30x = 524.91 × 144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.30x = 76,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,022.72/350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.02

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