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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.72, 535.16 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.72, 535.16 and 148.44 is: 222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.72 : 535.16 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.72/535.16 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.72x = 535.16 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.72x = 79,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,439.15/356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.69

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