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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 530.73 and 148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 530.73 and 148.49 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 530.73 = 148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/530.73 = 148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 530.73 × 148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 78,808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,808.10/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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