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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.27, 531.45 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.27, 531.45 and 148.71 is: 223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.27 : 531.45 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.27/531.45 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.27x = 531.45 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.27x = 79,031.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,031.93/354.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.08

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