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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.71, 526.26 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.71, 526.26 and 145.24 is: 217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.71 : 526.26 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.71/526.26 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.71x = 526.26 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.71x = 76,434.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,434.00/350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.94

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