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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.97, 530.94 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.97, 530.94 and 148.68 is: 223.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.97 : 530.94 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.97/530.94 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.97x = 530.94 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.97x = 78,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,940.16/353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.01

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