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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.64, 530.67 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.64, 530.67 and 148.20 is: 222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.64 : 530.67 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.64/530.67 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.64x = 530.67 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.64x = 78,642.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,642.64/353.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.38

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