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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.09, 526.22 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.09, 526.22 and 145.39 is: 217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.09 : 526.22 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.09/526.22 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.09x = 526.22 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.09x = 76,507.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,507.13/351.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.91

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