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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.07, 532.60 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.07, 532.60 and 149.58 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.07 : 532.60 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.07/532.60 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.07x = 532.60 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.07x = 79,666.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,666.31/355.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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