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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.15, 533.04 and 149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.15, 533.04 and 149.86 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.15 : 533.04 = 149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.15/533.04 = 149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.15x = 533.04 × 149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.15x = 79,881.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,881.37/355.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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