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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.20, 526.76 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.20, 526.76 and 145.80 is: 218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.20 : 526.76 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.20/526.76 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.20x = 526.76 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.20x = 76,801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,801.61/351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.68

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