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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.94, 532.05 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.94, 532.05 and 149.62 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.94 : 532.05 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.94/532.05 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.94x = 532.05 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.94x = 79,605.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,605.27/354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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