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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.31, 525.48 and 119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.31, 525.48 and 119.23 is: 178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.31 : 525.48 = 119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.31/525.48 = 119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.31x = 525.48 × 119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.31x = 62,652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,652.98/350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.85

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