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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.36, 529.90 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.36, 529.90 and 147.79 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.36 : 529.90 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.36/529.90 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.36x = 529.90 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.36x = 78,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,313.92/353.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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