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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.43, 525.30 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.43, 525.30 and 145.11 is: 217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.43 : 525.30 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.43/525.30 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.43x = 525.30 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.43x = 76,226.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,226.28/350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.52

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