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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.33, 532.82 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.33, 532.82 and 149.68 is: 224.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.33 : 532.82 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.33/532.82 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.33x = 532.82 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.33x = 79,751.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,751.75/355.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.44

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