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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.67, 529.23 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.67, 529.23 and 147.39 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.67 : 529.23 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.67/529.23 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.67x = 529.23 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.67x = 78,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,001.78/352.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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