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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.93, 530.46 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.93, 530.46 and 148.43 is: 222.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.93 : 530.46 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.93/530.46 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.93x = 530.46 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.93x = 78,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,737.50/353.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.47

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