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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.47, 525.75 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.47, 525.75 and 145.05 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.47 : 525.75 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.47/525.75 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.47x = 525.75 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.47x = 76,260.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,260.04/350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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