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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.59, 528.53 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.59, 528.53 and 147.28 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.59 : 528.53 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.59/528.53 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.59x = 528.53 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.59x = 77,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,842.37/352.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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