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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.95, 526.55 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.95, 526.55 and 145.62 is: 218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.95 : 526.55 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.95/526.55 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.95x = 526.55 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.95x = 76,676.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,676.21/350.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.48

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