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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.21, 526.85 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.21, 526.85 and 145.80 is: 218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.21 : 526.85 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.21/526.85 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.21x = 526.85 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.21x = 76,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,814.00/351.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.71

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