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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.21, 527.95 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.21, 527.95 and 146.72 is: 219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.21 : 527.95 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.21/527.95 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.21x = 527.95 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.21x = 77,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,460.82/352.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.93

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