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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.38, 530.97 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.38, 530.97 and 148.48 is: 222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.38 : 530.97 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.38/530.97 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.38x = 530.97 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.38x = 78,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,840.36/354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.48

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