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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.41, 529.83 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.41, 529.83 and 148.14 is: 222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.41 : 529.83 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.41/529.83 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.41x = 529.83 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.41x = 78,489.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,489.02/353.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.09

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