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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 532.84 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 532.84 and 147.12 is: 220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 532.84 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/532.84 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 532.84 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 78,391.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,391.42/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.65

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