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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 527.33 and 146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 527.33 and 146.15 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 527.33 = 146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/527.33 = 146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 527.33 × 146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 77,069.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,069.28/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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