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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.65, 528.98 and 144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.65, 528.98 and 144.42 is: 216.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.65 : 528.98 = 144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.65/528.98 = 144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.65x = 528.98 × 144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.65x = 76,393.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,393.40/352.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.62

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