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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 531.89 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 531.89 and 149.11 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 531.89 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/531.89 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 531.89 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 79,310.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,310.12/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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