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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.50, 525.88 and 145.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.50, 525.88 and 145.03 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.50 : 525.88 = 145.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.50/525.88 = 145.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.50x = 525.88 × 145.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.50x = 76,265.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,265.75/350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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