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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.44, 525.68 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.44, 525.68 and 144.94 is: 217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.44 : 525.68 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.44/525.68 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.44x = 525.68 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.44x = 76,190.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,190.38/350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.41

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