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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.88, 529.27 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.88, 529.27 and 147.42 is: 221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.88 : 529.27 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.88/529.27 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.88x = 529.27 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.88x = 78,024.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,024.98/352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.11

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