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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.34, 527.90 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.34, 527.90 and 146.70 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.34 : 527.90 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.34/527.90 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.34x = 527.90 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.34x = 77,443.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,443.30/352.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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