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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.36, 528.40 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.36, 528.40 and 146.79 is: 220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.36 : 528.40 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.36/528.40 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.36x = 528.40 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.36x = 77,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,563.84/352.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.13

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