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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.65, 531.56 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.65, 531.56 and 148.91 is: 223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.65 : 531.56 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.65/531.56 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.65x = 531.56 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.65x = 79,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,152.31/354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.19

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