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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 528.80 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 528.80 and 147.30 is: 220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 528.80 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/528.80 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 528.80 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 77,892.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,892.24/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.78

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