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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.23, 532.37 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.23, 532.37 and 149.52 is: 224.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.23 : 532.37 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.23/532.37 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.23x = 532.37 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.23x = 79,599.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,599.21/355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.08

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