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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.14, 531.21 and 148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.14, 531.21 and 148.85 is: 223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.14 : 531.21 = 148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.14/531.21 = 148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.14x = 531.21 × 148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.14x = 79,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,070.61/354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.28

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