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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.38, 526.62 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.38, 526.62 and 145.67 is: 218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.38 : 526.62 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.38/526.62 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.38x = 526.62 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.38x = 76,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,710.65/351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.31

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