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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.50, 529.89 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.50, 529.89 and 148.18 is: 222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.50 : 529.89 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.50/529.89 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.50x = 529.89 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.50x = 78,519.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,519.10/353.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.12

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