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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 531.99 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 531.99 and 149.18 is: 223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 531.99 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/531.99 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 531.99 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 79,362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,362.27/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.78

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