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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.71, 525.60 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.71, 525.60 and 145.16 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.71 : 525.60 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.71/525.60 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.71x = 525.60 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.71x = 76,296.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,296.10/350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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