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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.52, 528.93 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.52, 528.93 and 147.14 is: 220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.52 : 528.93 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.52/528.93 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.52x = 528.93 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.52x = 77,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,824.12/352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.76

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