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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.65, 529.23 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.65, 529.23 and 147.32 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.65 : 529.23 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.65/529.23 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.65x = 529.23 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.65x = 77,966.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,966.05/352.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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