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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 527.72 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 527.72 and 146.34 is: 219.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 527.72 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/527.72 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 527.72 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 77,225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,225.81/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.57

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