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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.88, 530.70 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.88, 530.70 and 148.32 is: 222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.88 : 530.70 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.88/530.70 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.88x = 530.70 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.88x = 78,713.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,713.42/353.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.43

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