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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.22, 533.03 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.22, 533.03 and 162.84 is: 244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.22 : 533.03 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.22/533.03 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.22x = 533.03 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.22x = 86,797.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,797.79/355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.35

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