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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.44, 530.17 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.44, 530.17 and 145.16 is: 217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.44 : 530.17 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.44/530.17 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.44x = 530.17 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.44x = 76,956.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,956.46/353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.73

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