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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.34, 532.92 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.34, 532.92 and 149.92 is: 224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.34 : 532.92 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.34/532.92 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.34x = 532.92 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.34x = 79,895.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,895.37/355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.84

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