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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.77, 529.31 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.77, 529.31 and 147.39 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.77 : 529.31 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.77/529.31 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.77x = 529.31 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.77x = 78,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,011.62/352.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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