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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.96, 530.94 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.96, 530.94 and 148.48 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.96 : 530.94 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.96/530.94 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.96x = 530.94 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.96x = 78,833.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,833.97/353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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