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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.49, 532.73 and 149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.49, 532.73 and 149.93 is: 224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.49 : 532.73 = 149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.49/532.73 = 149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.49x = 532.73 × 149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.49x = 79,872.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,872.21/355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.68

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