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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.75, 532.33 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.75, 532.33 and 162.38 is: 243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.75 : 532.33 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.75/532.33 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.75x = 532.33 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.75x = 86,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,436.68/354.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.66

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