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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.13, 529.54 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.13, 529.54 and 147.57 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.13 : 529.54 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.13/529.54 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.13x = 529.54 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.13x = 78,144.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,144.22/353.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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