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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.85, 526.41 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.85, 526.41 and 145.56 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.85 : 526.41 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.85/526.41 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.85x = 526.41 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.85x = 76,624.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,624.24/350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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