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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.95, 529.45 and 147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.95, 529.45 and 147.37 is: 221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.95 : 529.45 = 147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.95/529.45 = 147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.95x = 529.45 × 147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.95x = 78,023.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,023.35/352.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.06

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