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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 532.17 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 532.17 and 149.36 is: 223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 532.17 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/532.17 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 532.17 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 79,482.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,482.25/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.92

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