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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 531.32 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 531.32 and 149.14 is: 223.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 531.32 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/531.32 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 531.32 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 79,241.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,241.06/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.58

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