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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 532.32 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 532.32 and 135.53 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 532.32 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/532.32 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 532.32 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 72,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,145.33/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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