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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 525.43 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 525.43 and 145.02 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 525.43 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/525.43 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 525.43 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 76,197.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,197.86/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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