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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.87, 527.41 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.87, 527.41 and 146.22 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.87 : 527.41 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.87/527.41 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.87x = 527.41 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.87x = 77,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,117.89/351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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