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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.39, 532.94 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.39, 532.94 and 147.22 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.39 : 532.94 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.39/532.94 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.39x = 532.94 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.39x = 78,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,456.76/355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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