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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 530.61 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 530.61 and 148.50 is: 222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 530.61 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/530.61 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 530.61 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 78,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,795.59/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.56

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