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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.02, 532.23 and 149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.02, 532.23 and 149.49 is: 224.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.02 : 532.23 = 149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.02/532.23 = 149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.02x = 532.23 × 149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.02x = 79,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,563.06/355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.11

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