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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.53, 530.49 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.53, 530.49 and 148.25 is: 222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.53 : 530.49 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.53/530.49 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.53x = 530.49 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.53x = 78,645.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,645.14/353.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.46

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