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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.94, 532.36 and 149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.94, 532.36 and 149.47 is: 224.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.94 : 532.36 = 149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.94/532.36 = 149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.94x = 532.36 × 149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.94x = 79,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,571.85/354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.18

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