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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.93, 532.54 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.93, 532.54 and 149.54 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.93 : 532.54 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.93/532.54 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.93x = 532.54 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.93x = 79,636.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,636.03/354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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