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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.38, 531.24 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.38, 531.24 and 149.12 is: 223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.38 : 531.24 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.38/531.24 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.38x = 531.24 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.38x = 79,218.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,218.51/354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.54

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