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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 532.71 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 532.71 and 149.70 is: 224.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 532.71 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/532.71 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 532.71 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 79,746.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,746.69/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.59

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