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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 530.64 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 530.64 and 148.68 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 530.64 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/530.64 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 530.64 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 78,895.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,895.56/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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