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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.71, 529.18 and 147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.71, 529.18 and 147.37 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.71 : 529.18 = 147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.71/529.18 = 147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.71x = 529.18 × 147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.71x = 77,985.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,985.26/352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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