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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.03, 527.88 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.03, 527.88 and 146.48 is: 219.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.03 : 527.88 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.03/527.88 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.03x = 527.88 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.03x = 77,321.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,321.50/352.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.65

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