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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.75, 532.16 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.75, 532.16 and 149.34 is: 224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.75 : 532.16 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.75/532.16 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.75x = 532.16 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.75x = 79,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,472.03/354.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.02

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