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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.38, 532.96 and 149.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.38, 532.96 and 149.99 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.38 : 532.96 = 149.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.38/532.96 = 149.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.38x = 532.96 × 149.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.38x = 79,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,938.67/355.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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