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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.78, 526.28 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.78, 526.28 and 145.44 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.78 : 526.28 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.78/526.28 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.78x = 526.28 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.78x = 76,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,541.44/350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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