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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.78, 529.30 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.78, 529.30 and 147.52 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.78 : 529.30 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.78/529.30 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.78x = 529.30 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.78x = 78,082.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,082.34/352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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