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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.62, 530.20 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.62, 530.20 and 148.32 is: 222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.62 : 530.20 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.62/530.20 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.62x = 530.20 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.62x = 78,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,639.26/353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.38

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