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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.67, 530.50 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.67, 530.50 and 145.52 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.67 : 530.50 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.67/530.50 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.67x = 530.50 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.67x = 77,199.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,199.32/353.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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