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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.28, 529.53 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.28, 529.53 and 147.78 is: 221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.28 : 529.53 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.28/529.53 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.28x = 529.53 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.28x = 78,253.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,253.94/353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.51

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