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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.99, 532.85 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.99, 532.85 and 149.70 is: 224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.99 : 532.85 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.99/532.85 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.99x = 532.85 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.99x = 79,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,766.90/354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.70

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