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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 526.17 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 526.17 and 145.35 is: 218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 526.17 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/526.17 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 526.17 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 76,478.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,478.81/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.00

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