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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.74, 526.26 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.74, 526.26 and 145.30 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.74 : 526.26 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.74/526.26 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.74x = 526.26 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.74x = 76,465.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,465.58/350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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