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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.41, 530.18 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.41, 530.18 and 122.32 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.41 : 530.18 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.41/530.18 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.41x = 530.18 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.41x = 64,851.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,851.01/353.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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