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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 531.72 and 149.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 531.72 and 149.05 is: 223.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 531.72 = 149.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/531.72 = 149.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 531.72 × 149.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 79,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,252.87/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.58

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