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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.81, 526.23 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.81, 526.23 and 145.24 is: 217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.81 : 526.23 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.81/526.23 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.81x = 526.23 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.81x = 76,429.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,429.65/350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.87

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