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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.28, 529.85 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.28, 529.85 and 147.79 is: 221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.28 : 529.85 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.28/529.85 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.28x = 529.85 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.28x = 78,307.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,307.86/353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.66

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