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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 528.87 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 528.87 and 147.24 is: 220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 528.87 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/528.87 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 528.87 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 77,870.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,870.82/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.72

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