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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.98, 529.40 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.98, 529.40 and 147.48 is: 221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.98 : 529.40 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.98/529.40 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.98x = 529.40 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.98x = 78,075.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,075.91/352.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.19

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