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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.82, 529.46 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.82, 529.46 and 147.56 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.82 : 529.46 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.82/529.46 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.82x = 529.46 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.82x = 78,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,127.12/352.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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