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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.80, 530.38 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.80, 530.38 and 148.24 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.80 : 530.38 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.80/530.38 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.80x = 530.38 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.80x = 78,623.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,623.53/353.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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