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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.57, 530.36 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.57, 530.36 and 148.03 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.57 : 530.36 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.57/530.36 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.57x = 530.36 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.57x = 78,508.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,508.67/353.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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