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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.45, 525.86 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.45, 525.86 and 145.10 is: 217.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.45 : 525.86 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.45/525.86 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.45x = 525.86 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.45x = 76,301.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,301.56/350.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.72

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