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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 531.62 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 531.62 and 149.02 is: 223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 531.62 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/531.62 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 531.62 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 79,222.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,222.01/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.34

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