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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 525.59 and 119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 525.59 and 119.33 is: 178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 525.59 = 119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/525.59 = 119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 525.59 × 119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 62,715.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,715.43/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.94

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