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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.18, 531.28 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.18, 531.28 and 148.70 is: 223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.18 : 531.28 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.18/531.28 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.18x = 531.28 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.18x = 79,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,001.34/354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.05

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