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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 526.46 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 526.46 and 145.56 is: 218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 526.46 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/526.46 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 526.46 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 76,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,631.52/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.44

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