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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.28, 534.34 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.28, 534.34 and 148.12 is: 222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.28 : 534.34 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.28/534.34 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.28x = 534.34 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.28x = 79,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,146.44/356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.15

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