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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.55, 528.71 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.55, 528.71 and 147.07 is: 220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.55 : 528.71 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.55/528.71 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.55x = 528.71 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.55x = 77,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,757.38/352.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.56

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