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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.42, 533.08 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.42, 533.08 and 149.95 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.42 : 533.08 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.42/533.08 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.42x = 533.08 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.42x = 79,936.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,936.20/355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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