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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.43, 530.31 and 147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.43, 530.31 and 147.99 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.43 : 530.31 = 147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.43/530.31 = 147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.43x = 530.31 × 147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.43x = 78,480.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,480.58/353.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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