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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.15, 530.58 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.15, 530.58 and 148.36 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.15 : 530.58 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.15/530.58 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.15x = 530.58 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.15x = 78,716.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,716.85/354.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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