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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.50, 534.72 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.50, 534.72 and 122.22 is: 183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.50 : 534.72 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.50/534.72 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.50x = 534.72 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.50x = 65,353.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,353.48/356.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.32

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