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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 525.60 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 525.60 and 145.01 is: 217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 525.60 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/525.60 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 525.60 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 76,217.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,217.26/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.47

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