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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.38, 525.43 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.38, 525.43 and 144.82 is: 217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.38 : 525.43 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.38/525.43 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.38x = 525.43 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.38x = 76,092.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,092.77/350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.17

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