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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.01, 532.42 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.01, 532.42 and 149.57 is: 224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.01 : 532.42 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.01/532.42 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.01x = 532.42 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.01x = 79,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,633.02/355.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.32

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