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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.39, 530.16 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.39, 530.16 and 147.90 is: 221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.39 : 530.16 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.39/530.16 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.39x = 530.16 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.39x = 78,410.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,410.66/353.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.88

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