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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.34, 529.62 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.34, 529.62 and 147.72 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.34 : 529.62 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.34/529.62 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.34x = 529.62 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.34x = 78,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,235.47/353.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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