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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.41, 529.66 and 147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.41, 529.66 and 147.70 is: 221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.41 : 529.66 = 147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.41/529.66 = 147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.41x = 529.66 × 147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.41x = 78,230.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,230.55/353.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.36

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