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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.18, 529.32 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.18, 529.32 and 147.51 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.18 : 529.32 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.18/529.32 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.18x = 529.32 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.18x = 78,079.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,079.99/353.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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