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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.07, 531.12 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.07, 531.12 and 148.60 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.07 : 531.12 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.07/531.12 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.07x = 531.12 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.07x = 78,925.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,925.65/354.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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