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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.48, 533.27 and 182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.48, 533.27 and 182.24 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.48 : 533.27 = 182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.48/533.27 = 182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.48x = 533.27 × 182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.48x = 97,182.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,182.21/355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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