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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.78, 532.20 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.78, 532.20 and 149.34 is: 224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.78 : 532.20 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.78/532.20 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.78x = 532.20 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.78x = 79,478.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,478.75/354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.02

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