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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.24, 532.46 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.24, 532.46 and 149.75 is: 224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.24 : 532.46 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.24/532.46 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.24x = 532.46 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.24x = 79,733.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,733.22/355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.45

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