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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.32, 527.07 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.32, 527.07 and 145.77 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.32 : 527.07 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.32/527.07 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.32x = 527.07 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.32x = 76,830.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,830.99/351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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