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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.29, 527.96 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.29, 527.96 and 146.62 is: 219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.29 : 527.96 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.29/527.96 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.29x = 527.96 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.29x = 77,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,406.86/352.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.72

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