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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.16, 529.70 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.16, 529.70 and 147.83 is: 221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.16 : 529.70 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.16/529.70 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.16x = 529.70 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.16x = 78,302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,302.16/353.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.72

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