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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.30, 528.52 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.30, 528.52 and 178.83 is: 268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.30 : 528.52 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.30/528.52 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.30x = 528.52 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.30x = 94,515.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,515.23/352.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.28

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