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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.11, 532.48 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.11, 532.48 and 149.62 is: 224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.11 : 532.48 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.11/532.48 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.11x = 532.48 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.11x = 79,669.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,669.66/355.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.35

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