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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.94, 531.12 and 148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.94, 531.12 and 148.55 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.94 : 531.12 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.94/531.12 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.94x = 531.12 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.94x = 78,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,895.22/353.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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