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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.54, 531.42 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.54, 531.42 and 148.98 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.54 : 531.42 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.54/531.42 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.54x = 531.42 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.54x = 79,170.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,170.95/354.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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