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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.13, 532.33 and 149.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.13, 532.33 and 149.81 is: 224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.13 : 532.33 = 149.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.13/532.33 = 149.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.13x = 532.33 × 149.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.13x = 79,747.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,747.16/355.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.56

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