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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.88, 532.32 and 149.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.88, 532.32 and 149.55 is: 224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.88 : 532.32 = 149.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.88/532.32 = 149.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.88x = 532.32 × 149.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.88x = 79,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,606.74/354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.32

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