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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.69, 529.03 and 144.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.69, 529.03 and 144.41 is: 216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.69 : 529.03 = 144.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.69/529.03 = 144.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.69x = 529.03 × 144.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.69x = 76,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,396.50/352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.61

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