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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.87, 532.49 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.87, 532.49 and 149.63 is: 224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.87 : 532.49 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.87/532.49 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.87x = 532.49 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.87x = 79,673.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,673.07/354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.51

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