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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.22, 531.35 and 123.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.22, 531.35 and 123.11 is: 184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.22 : 531.35 = 123.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.22/531.35 = 123.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.22x = 531.35 × 123.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.22x = 65,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,414.50/354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.67

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