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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.71, 532.40 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.71, 532.40 and 149.22 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.71 : 532.40 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.71/532.40 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.71x = 532.40 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.71x = 79,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,443.98/354.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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