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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.67, 532.04 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.67, 532.04 and 149.10 is: 223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.67 : 532.04 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.67/532.04 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.67x = 532.04 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.67x = 79,327.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,327.16/354.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.66

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