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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.62, 530.37 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.62, 530.37 and 148.15 is: 222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.62 : 530.37 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.62/530.37 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.62x = 530.37 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.62x = 78,574.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,574.32/353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.20

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