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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 533.40 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 533.40 and 182.22 is: 272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 533.40 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/533.40 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 533.40 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 97,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,194.49/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.97

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