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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 532.93 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 532.93 and 149.94 is: 224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 532.93 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/532.93 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 532.93 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 79,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,907.52/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.89

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