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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.42, 525.60 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.42, 525.60 and 145 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.42 : 525.60 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.42/525.60 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.42x = 525.60 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.42x = 76,212
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,212/350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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