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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.43, 525.66 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.43, 525.66 and 145.04 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.43 : 525.66 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.43/525.66 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.43x = 525.66 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.43x = 76,239.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,239.10/350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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