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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.12, 532.32 and 149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.12, 532.32 and 149.60 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.12 : 532.32 = 149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.12/532.32 = 149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.12x = 532.32 × 149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.12x = 79,635.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,635.07/355.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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