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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.80, 530.29 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.80, 530.29 and 148.26 is: 222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.80 : 530.29 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.80/530.29 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.80x = 530.29 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.80x = 78,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,620.80/353.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.22

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