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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.74, 532.31 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.74, 532.31 and 149.28 is: 224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.74 : 532.31 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.74/532.31 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.74x = 532.31 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.74x = 79,462.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,462.49/354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.01

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