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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.78, 530.80 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.78, 530.80 and 148.52 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.78 : 530.80 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.78/530.80 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.78x = 530.80 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.78x = 78,834.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,834.42/353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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