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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.83, 532.20 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.83, 532.20 and 149.48 is: 224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.83 : 532.20 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.83/532.20 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.83x = 532.20 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.83x = 79,553.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,553.26/354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.20

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