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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.30, 530.08 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.30, 530.08 and 148 is: 222.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.30 : 530.08 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.30/530.08 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.30x = 530.08 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.30x = 78,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,451.84/353.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.05

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