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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.68, 526.08 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.68, 526.08 and 145.24 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.68 : 526.08 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.68/526.08 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.68x = 526.08 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.68x = 76,407.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,407.86/350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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