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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.30, 531.58 and 149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.30, 531.58 and 149 is: 223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.30 : 531.58 = 149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.30/531.58 = 149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.30x = 531.58 × 149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.30x = 79,205.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,205.42/354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.55

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