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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.88, 530.99 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.88, 530.99 and 148.50 is: 222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.88 : 530.99 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.88/530.99 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.88x = 530.99 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.88x = 78,851.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,851.27/353.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.82

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