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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.31, 531.50 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.31, 531.50 and 148.87 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.31 : 531.50 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.31/531.50 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.31x = 531.50 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.31x = 79,124.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,124.33/354.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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