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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.18, 527.37 and 244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.18, 527.37 and 244.18 is: 365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.18 : 527.37 = 244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.18/527.37 = 244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.18x = 527.37 × 244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.18x = 128,773.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,773.21/352.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.65

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