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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.03, 529.71 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.03, 529.71 and 147.57 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.03 : 529.71 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.03/529.71 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.03x = 529.71 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.03x = 78,170.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,170.99/353.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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