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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 527.55 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 527.55 and 146.21 is: 219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 527.55 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/527.55 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 527.55 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 77,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,133.09/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.31

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