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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.66, 530.69 and 148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.66, 530.69 and 148.21 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.66 : 530.69 = 148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.66/530.69 = 148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.66x = 530.69 × 148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.66x = 78,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,653.49/353.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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