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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.52, 531.75 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.52, 531.75 and 146.23 is: 219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.52 : 531.75 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.52/531.75 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.52x = 531.75 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.52x = 77,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,756.47/354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.33

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