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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.79, 530.31 and 148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.79, 530.31 and 148.35 is: 222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.79 : 530.31 = 148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.79/530.31 = 148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.79x = 530.31 × 148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.79x = 78,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,671.49/353.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.37

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