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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.40, 528.68 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.40, 528.68 and 146.86 is: 220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.40 : 528.68 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.40/528.68 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.40x = 528.68 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.40x = 77,643.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,643.14/352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.33

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