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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.73, 535.19 and 148.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.73, 535.19 and 148.45 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.73 : 535.19 = 148.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.73/535.19 = 148.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.73x = 535.19 × 148.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.73x = 79,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,448.96/356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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