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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.86, 532.18 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.86, 532.18 and 149.43 is: 224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.86 : 532.18 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.86/532.18 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.86x = 532.18 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.86x = 79,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,523.66/354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.10

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