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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.49, 528.32 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.49, 528.32 and 147.02 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.49 : 528.32 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.49/528.32 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.49x = 528.32 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.49x = 77,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,671.33/352.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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