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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 533 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 533 and 149.90 is: 224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 533 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/533 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 533 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 79,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,896.70/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.71

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