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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.12, 531.30 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.12, 531.30 and 148.68 is: 223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.12 : 531.30 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.12/531.30 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.12x = 531.30 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.12x = 78,993.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,993.68/354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.07

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