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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.22, 532.96 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.22, 532.96 and 149.77 is: 224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.22 : 532.96 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.22/532.96 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.22x = 532.96 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.22x = 79,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,821.42/355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.71

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