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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.20, 529.88 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.20, 529.88 and 144.96 is: 217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.20 : 529.88 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.20/529.88 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.20x = 529.88 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.20x = 76,811.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,811.40/353.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.47

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