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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 526.36 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 526.36 and 145.59 is: 218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 526.36 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/526.36 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 526.36 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 76,634.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,634.59/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.41

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