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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.36, 528.48 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.36, 528.48 and 146.96 is: 220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.36 : 528.48 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.36/528.48 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.36x = 528.48 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.36x = 77,665.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,665.42/352.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.41

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