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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.10, 532.64 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.10, 532.64 and 149.80 is: 224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.10 : 532.64 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.10/532.64 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.10x = 532.64 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.10x = 79,789.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,789.47/355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.70

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