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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.57, 530.40 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.57, 530.40 and 148.16 is: 222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.57 : 530.40 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.57/530.40 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.57x = 530.40 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.57x = 78,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,581.41/353.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.25

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