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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.95, 529.33 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.95, 529.33 and 147.47 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.95 : 529.33 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.95/529.33 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.95x = 529.33 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.95x = 78,061.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,061.61/352.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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