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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.52, 530.36 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.52, 530.36 and 142.44 is: 213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.52 : 530.36 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.52/530.36 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.52x = 530.36 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.52x = 75,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,544.48/353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.69

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