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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.76, 532.28 and 162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.76, 532.28 and 162.25 is: 243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.76 : 532.28 = 162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.76/532.28 = 162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.76x = 532.28 × 162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.76x = 86,361.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,361.62/354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.44

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