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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.45, 531.54 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.45, 531.54 and 148.98 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.45 : 531.54 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.45/531.54 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.45x = 531.54 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.45x = 79,188.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,188.83/354.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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