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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 531.99 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 531.99 and 149.43 is: 223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 531.99 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/531.99 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 531.99 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 79,495.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,495.27/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.98

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