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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 531.47 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 531.47 and 148.88 is: 223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 531.47 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/531.47 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 531.47 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 79,122.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,122.48/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.25

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