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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.86, 526.29 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.86, 526.29 and 145.20 is: 217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.86 : 526.29 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.86/526.29 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.86x = 526.29 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.86x = 76,416.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,416.58/350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.80

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