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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.74, 531.71 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.74, 531.71 and 149.25 is: 223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.74 : 531.71 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.74/531.71 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.74x = 531.71 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.74x = 79,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,355.43/354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.70

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