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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.18, 532.15 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.18, 532.15 and 149.54 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.18 : 532.15 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.18/532.15 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.18x = 532.15 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.18x = 79,575.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,575.05/355.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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