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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.41, 525.31 and 144.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.41, 525.31 and 144.85 is: 217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.41 : 525.31 = 144.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.41/525.31 = 144.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.41x = 525.31 × 144.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.41x = 76,091.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,091.15/350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.15

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