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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.47, 531.69 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.47, 531.69 and 149.18 is: 223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.47 : 531.69 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.47/531.69 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.47x = 531.69 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.47x = 79,314.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,314.86/354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.76

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