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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 526.90 and 145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 526.90 and 145.79 is: 218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 526.90 = 145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/526.90 = 145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 526.90 × 145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 76,816.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,816.75/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.63

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