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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.03, 531.22 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.03, 531.22 and 148.57 is: 222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.03 : 531.22 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.03/531.22 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.03x = 531.22 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.03x = 78,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,923.36/354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.93

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