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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.29, 533.01 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.29, 533.01 and 149.80 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.29 : 533.01 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.29/533.01 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.29x = 533.01 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.29x = 79,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,843.86/355.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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