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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.39, 525.33 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.39, 525.33 and 119.22 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.39 : 525.33 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.39/525.33 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.39x = 525.33 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.39x = 62,629.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,629.84/350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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