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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.43, 530.19 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.43, 530.19 and 148.05 is: 222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.43 : 530.19 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.43/530.19 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.43x = 530.19 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.43x = 78,494.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,494.63/353.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.09

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