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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.48, 530.39 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.48, 530.39 and 148.11 is: 222.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.48 : 530.39 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.48/530.39 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.48x = 530.39 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.48x = 78,555.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,555.32/353.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.24

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