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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.75, 526.05 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.75, 526.05 and 145.28 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.75 : 526.05 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.75/526.05 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.75x = 526.05 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.75x = 76,421.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,421.91/350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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