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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.54, 525.69 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.54, 525.69 and 145.02 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.54 : 525.69 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.54/525.69 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.54x = 525.69 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.54x = 76,235.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,235.56/350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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