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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.43, 529.58 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.43, 529.58 and 147.54 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.43 : 529.58 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.43/529.58 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.43x = 529.58 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.43x = 78,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,133.50/353.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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