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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.39, 530.51 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.39, 530.51 and 148.10 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.39 : 530.51 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.39/530.51 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.39x = 530.51 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.39x = 78,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,565.14/353.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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