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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.04, 532.11 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.04, 532.11 and 149.50 is: 224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.04 : 532.11 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.04/532.11 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.04x = 532.11 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.04x = 79,550.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,550.45/355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.06

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