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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.05, 524.82 and 118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.05, 524.82 and 118.88 is: 178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.05 : 524.82 = 118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.05/524.82 = 118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.05x = 524.82 × 118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.05x = 62,387.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,387.71/350.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.23

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