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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.05, 526.16 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.05, 526.16 and 145.58 is: 218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.05 : 526.16 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.05/526.16 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.05x = 526.16 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.05x = 76,596.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,596.11/351.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.19

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