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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.23, 531.31 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.23, 531.31 and 148.76 is: 223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.23 : 531.31 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.23/531.31 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.23x = 531.31 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.23x = 79,037.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,037.68/354.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.13

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