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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.65, 529.21 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.65, 529.21 and 147.39 is: 221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.65 : 529.21 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.65/529.21 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.65x = 529.21 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.65x = 78,002.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,002.51/352.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.19

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