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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.96, 529.44 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.96, 529.44 and 136.48 is: 204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.96 : 529.44 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.96/529.44 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.96x = 529.44 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.96x = 72,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,257.97/352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.72

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