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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 529.19 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 529.19 and 147.14 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 529.19 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/529.19 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 529.19 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 77,865.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,865.02/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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