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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.12, 532.80 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.12, 532.80 and 149.68 is: 224.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.12 : 532.80 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.12/532.80 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.12x = 532.80 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.12x = 79,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,749.50/355.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.57

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