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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.06, 526.32 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.06, 526.32 and 145.50 is: 218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.06 : 526.32 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.06/526.32 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.06x = 526.32 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.06x = 76,579.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,579.56/351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.14

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