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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.46, 532.76 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.46, 532.76 and 149.96 is: 224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.46 : 532.76 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.46/532.76 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.46x = 532.76 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.46x = 79,893.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,893.27/355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.76

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