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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.42, 525.29 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.42, 525.29 and 145.13 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.42 : 525.29 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.42/525.29 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.42x = 525.29 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.42x = 76,231.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,231.99/350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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