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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.47, 525.48 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.47, 525.48 and 145.09 is: 217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.47 : 525.48 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.47/525.48 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.47x = 525.48 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.47x = 76,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,241.89/350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.54

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