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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.35, 525.15 and 144.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.35, 525.15 and 144.97 is: 217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.35 : 525.15 = 144.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.35/525.15 = 144.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.35x = 525.15 × 144.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.35x = 76,129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,129.68/350.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.30

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