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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 532.52 and 149.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 532.52 and 149.78 is: 224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 532.52 = 149.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/532.52 = 149.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 532.52 × 149.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 79,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,760.85/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.50

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