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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.26, 531.41 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.26, 531.41 and 148.96 is: 223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.26 : 531.41 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.26/531.41 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.26x = 531.41 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.26x = 79,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,158.83/354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.45

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