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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 529.56 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 529.56 and 147.49 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 529.56 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/529.56 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 529.56 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 78,103.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,103.48/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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