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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 528.16 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 528.16 and 146.52 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 528.16 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/528.16 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 528.16 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 77,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,386.00/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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