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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.34, 530.26 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.34, 530.26 and 147.96 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.34 : 530.26 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.34/530.26 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.34x = 530.26 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.34x = 78,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,456.90/353.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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