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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.80, 532.16 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.80, 532.16 and 149.32 is: 223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.80 : 532.16 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.80/532.16 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.80x = 532.16 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.80x = 79,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,462.13/354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.96

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