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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.39, 526.70 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.39, 526.70 and 145.85 is: 218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.39 : 526.70 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.39/526.70 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.39x = 526.70 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.39x = 76,819.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,819.20/351.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.62

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