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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.12, 532.45 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.12, 532.45 and 149.82 is: 224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.12 : 532.45 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.12/532.45 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.12x = 532.45 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.12x = 79,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,771.66/355.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.63

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