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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.23, 526.61 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.23, 526.61 and 145.68 is: 218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.23 : 526.61 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.23/526.61 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.23x = 526.61 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.23x = 76,715.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,715.82/351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.42

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