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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.68, 529.08 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.68, 529.08 and 147.24 is: 220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.68 : 529.08 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.68/529.08 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.68x = 529.08 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.68x = 77,901.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,901.74/352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.89

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