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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.22, 528.36 and 178.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.22, 528.36 and 178.82 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.22 : 528.36 = 178.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.22/528.36 = 178.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.22x = 528.36 × 178.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.22x = 94,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,481.34/352.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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