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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.33, 531.83 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.33, 531.83 and 148.84 is: 223.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.33 : 531.83 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.33/531.83 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.33x = 531.83 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.33x = 79,158.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,158.06/354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.40

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