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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.84, 527.37 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.84, 527.37 and 146.22 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 527.37 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/527.37 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 527.37 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 77,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,112.04/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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