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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.05, 532.53 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.05, 532.53 and 149.51 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.05 : 532.53 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.05/532.53 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.05x = 532.53 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.05x = 79,619.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,619.89/355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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