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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.56, 531.48 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.56, 531.48 and 149.25 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.56 : 531.48 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.56/531.48 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.56x = 531.48 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.56x = 79,323.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,323.39/354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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