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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.33, 531.49 and 146.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.33, 531.49 and 146.05 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.33 : 531.49 = 146.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.33/531.49 = 146.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.33x = 531.49 × 146.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.33x = 77,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,623.38/354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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