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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 526.18 and 145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 526.18 and 145.29 is: 217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 526.18 = 145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/526.18 = 145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 526.18 × 145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 76,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,448.69/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.99

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