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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.45, 529.79 and 148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.45, 529.79 and 148.13 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.45 : 529.79 = 148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.45/529.79 = 148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.45x = 529.79 × 148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.45x = 78,474.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,474.40/353.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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