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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 525.96 and 145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 525.96 and 145.06 is: 217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 525.96 = 145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/525.96 = 145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 525.96 × 145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 76,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,295.76/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.64

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