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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.89, 528.79 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.89, 528.79 and 147.28 is: 220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.89 : 528.79 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.89/528.79 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.89x = 528.79 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.89x = 77,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,879.45/352.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.69

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