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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.02, 532.16 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.02, 532.16 and 149.72 is: 224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.02 : 532.16 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.02/532.16 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.02x = 532.16 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.02x = 79,675.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,675.00/355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.42

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