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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.44, 530.34 and 147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.44, 530.34 and 147.97 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.44 : 530.34 = 147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.44/530.34 = 147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.44x = 530.34 × 147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.44x = 78,474.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,474.41/353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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