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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.45, 530.23 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.45, 530.23 and 122.30 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.45 : 530.23 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.45/530.23 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.45x = 530.23 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.45x = 64,847.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,847.13/353.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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