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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 529.03 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 529.03 and 147.63 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 529.03 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/529.03 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 529.03 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 78,100.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,100.70/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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