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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.86, 530.69 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.86, 530.69 and 148.43 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.86 : 530.69 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.86/530.69 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.86x = 530.69 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.86x = 78,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,766.92/353.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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