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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.05, 527.92 and 146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.05, 527.92 and 146.50 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.05 : 527.92 = 146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.05/527.92 = 146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.05x = 527.92 × 146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.05x = 77,338.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,338.59/352.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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