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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.86, 528.94 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.86, 528.94 and 147.54 is: 221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.86 : 528.94 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.86/528.94 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.86x = 528.94 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.86x = 78,039.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,039.07/352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.16

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