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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.21, 526.46 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.21, 526.46 and 145.72 is: 218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.21 : 526.46 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.21/526.46 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.21x = 526.46 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.21x = 76,713.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,713.71/351.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.43

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