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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.22, 531.38 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.22, 531.38 and 148.80 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.22 : 531.38 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.22/531.38 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.22x = 531.38 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.22x = 79,069.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,069.34/354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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