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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.54, 530.46 and 148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.54, 530.46 and 148.06 is: 222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.54 : 530.46 = 148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.54/530.46 = 148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.54x = 530.46 × 148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.54x = 78,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,539.91/353.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.15

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