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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 526.89 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 526.89 and 145.92 is: 218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 526.89 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/526.89 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 526.89 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 76,883.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,883.79/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.82

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