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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.21, 528.37 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.21, 528.37 and 146.79 is: 220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.21 : 528.37 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.21/528.37 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.21x = 528.37 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.21x = 77,559.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,559.43/352.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.21

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