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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 527.22 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 527.22 and 120.36 is: 180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 527.22 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/527.22 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 527.22 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 63,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,456.20/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.54

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