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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.42, 530.20 and 122.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.42, 530.20 and 122.33 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.42 : 530.20 = 122.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.42/530.20 = 122.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.42x = 530.20 × 122.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.42x = 64,859.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,859.37/353.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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