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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.71, 529.11 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.71, 529.11 and 147.30 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.71 : 529.11 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.71/529.11 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.71x = 529.11 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.71x = 77,937.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,937.90/352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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