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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.37, 525.62 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.37, 525.62 and 145.10 is: 217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.37 : 525.62 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.37/525.62 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.37x = 525.62 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.37x = 76,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,265.20/350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.67

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