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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.49, 531.18 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.49, 531.18 and 148.94 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.49 : 531.18 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.49/531.18 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.49x = 531.18 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.49x = 79,113.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,113.95/354.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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