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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.78, 530.78 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.78, 530.78 and 148.44 is: 222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.78 : 530.78 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.78/530.78 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.78x = 530.78 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.78x = 78,788.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,788.98/353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.71

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