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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 526.61 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 526.61 and 145.60 is: 218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 526.61 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/526.61 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 526.61 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 76,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,674.42/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.48

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