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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.16, 529.26 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.16, 529.26 and 147.66 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.16 : 529.26 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.16/529.26 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.16x = 529.26 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.16x = 78,150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,150.53/353.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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