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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 532.96 and 149.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 532.96 and 149.59 is: 224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 532.96 = 149.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/532.96 = 149.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 532.96 × 149.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 79,725.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,725.78/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.53

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