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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.58, 533.19 and 149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.58, 533.19 and 149.93 is: 224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.58 : 533.19 = 149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.58/533.19 = 149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.58x = 533.19 × 149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.58x = 79,941.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,941.18/355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.82

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