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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 526.06 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 526.06 and 145.14 is: 217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 526.06 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/526.06 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 526.06 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 76,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,352.35/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.75

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