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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.36, 532.32 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.36, 532.32 and 184 is: 275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.36 : 532.32 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.36/532.32 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.36x = 532.32 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.36x = 97,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,946.88/355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.63

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