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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.50, 528.88 and 147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.50, 528.88 and 147.03 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.50 : 528.88 = 147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.50/528.88 = 147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.50x = 528.88 × 147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.50x = 77,761.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,761.23/352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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