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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.09, 531.32 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.09, 531.32 and 148.61 is: 222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.09 : 531.32 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.09/531.32 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.09x = 531.32 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.09x = 78,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,956.81/354.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.99

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