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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.44, 533.16 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.44, 533.16 and 149.88 is: 224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.44 : 533.16 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.44/533.16 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.44x = 533.16 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.44x = 79,910.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,910.02/355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.82

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