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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.06, 531.12 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.06, 531.12 and 148.62 is: 222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.06 : 531.12 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.06/531.12 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.06x = 531.12 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.06x = 78,935.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,935.05/354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.94

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