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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.54, 529.17 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.54, 529.17 and 147.23 is: 221.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.54 : 529.17 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.54/529.17 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.54x = 529.17 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.54x = 77,909.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,909.70/352.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.00

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