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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.68, 530.51 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.68, 530.51 and 148.28 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.68 : 530.51 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.68/530.51 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.68x = 530.51 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.68x = 78,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,661.74/353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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