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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.47, 528.27 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.47, 528.27 and 146.97 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.47 : 528.27 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.47/528.27 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.47x = 528.27 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.47x = 77,639.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,639.84/352.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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