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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.38, 529.61 and 147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.38, 529.61 and 147.70 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.38 : 529.61 = 147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.38/529.61 = 147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.38x = 529.61 × 147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.38x = 78,221.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,221.33/353.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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