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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.33, 531.39 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.33, 531.39 and 148.71 is: 223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.33 : 531.39 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.33/531.39 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.33x = 531.39 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.33x = 79,023.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,023.01/354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.02

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