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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.07, 532.26 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.07, 532.26 and 149.39 is: 223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.07 : 532.26 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.07/532.26 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.07x = 532.26 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.07x = 79,515.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,515.65/355.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.95

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