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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.96, 529.18 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.96, 529.18 and 147.33 is: 220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.96 : 529.18 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.96/529.18 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.96x = 529.18 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.96x = 77,963.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,963.72/352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.89

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