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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.62, 530.70 and 148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.62, 530.70 and 148.29 is: 222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.62 : 530.70 = 148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.62/530.70 = 148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.62x = 530.70 × 148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.62x = 78,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,697.50/353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.55

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