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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.12, 530.68 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.12, 530.68 and 148.48 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.12 : 530.68 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.12/530.68 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.12x = 530.68 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.12x = 78,795.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,795.37/354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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