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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.17, 532.15 and 149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.17, 532.15 and 149.53 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.17 : 532.15 = 149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.17/532.15 = 149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.17x = 532.15 × 149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.17x = 79,572.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,572.39/355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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