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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.43, 530.16 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.43, 530.16 and 147.87 is: 221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.43 : 530.16 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.43/530.16 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.43x = 530.16 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.43x = 78,394.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,394.76/353.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.81

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