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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.52, 526.02 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.52, 526.02 and 145.09 is: 217.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.52 : 526.02 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.52/526.02 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.52x = 526.02 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.52x = 76,316.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,316.89/350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.72

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