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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.54, 533 and 149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.54, 533 and 149.98 is: 224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.54 : 533 = 149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.54/533 = 149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.54x = 533 × 149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.54x = 79,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,939.34/355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.84

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