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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.77, 528.63 and 147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.77, 528.63 and 147.05 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.77 : 528.63 = 147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.77/528.63 = 147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.77x = 528.63 × 147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.77x = 77,732.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,732.40/352.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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