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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.58, 525.99 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.58, 525.99 and 145.14 is: 217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.58 : 525.99 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.58/525.99 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.58x = 525.99 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.58x = 76,342.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,342.19/350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.76

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