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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.83, 526.34 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.83, 526.34 and 145.41 is: 218.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.83 : 526.34 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.83/526.34 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.83x = 526.34 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.83x = 76,535.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,535.10/350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.15

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