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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.17, 530.65 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.17, 530.65 and 148.53 is: 222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.17 : 530.65 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.17/530.65 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.17x = 530.65 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.17x = 78,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,819.62/354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.55

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