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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.98, 526.55 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.98, 526.55 and 145.60 is: 218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.98 : 526.55 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.98/526.55 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.98x = 526.55 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.98x = 76,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,665.68/350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.43

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